U.S. says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific

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The United States has signaled its ability to provide reliable energy supplies to the Asia-Pacific region amid disruptions caused by conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit corridor for oil and gas. The ongoing conflict has nearly halted shipping through the strait, threatening energy flows predominantly destined for Asian markets.

The conflict has virtually halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas — the vast majority of which is destined for Asia